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Episode 491: Crime Classics: The Death Of A Baltimore Birdie...and Friend
This week, we wrap up our 10-part Crime Classics series with an unusual true crime story. John Tefteller is once again joined by researcher Karl Schadow and Bernard Herrmann expert Steven C. Smith to take a last look at what made this show so unique. This 1954 episode leans into the series’ signature mix of dark humor and true crime, telling a gritty tale of a heist gone wrong on the streets of Baltimore. It’s clever, a little twisted, and very much in line with what Crime Classics did best. Along the way, the conversation highlights Bernard Herrmann’s unforgettable music, and the show’s…
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